New CEO for Asiacell

Sulaimanya, Iraq, September 5, 2013

Iraq’s Asiacell Communications has appointed Amer Al Sunna as its new chief executive officer.

Asiacell, which is listed on the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX) and recently completed the largest IPO in Middle East since 2008, has more than 10.5 million subscribers in Iraq and its network covers almost 97 per cent of country’s populated areas, said a statement.

Al Sunna brings with him 20 years of experience dedicated to the improvement of customer experience in telecommunications through a number of executive positions at various organizations.

Al Sunna, who has been the managing director of Asiacell Iraq since February 2013, has earlier worked with the Ooredoo family as chief executive officer of wi-tribe Jordan and as chief operating advisor of wi-tribe Philippines.

“Al Sunna will be a great asset to Asiacell and we are confident he will hit the ground running,” said Faruk Mustafa Rasool, Asiacell chairman. “We are positive that his vast experience, knowledge and understanding of the issues important to our business and telecom industry will help continue the success of our operation and ensure our success well into the future”.

Outgoing CEO Dr Diar Ahmed, who has served in the position for almost six years, will remain as the chief advisor to the chairman, the statement said. – TradeArabia News Service